Junior Chemical Development Engineer — REE Processing

Phoenix Tailings Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Stock ownership

Flexible vacation policy

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings Inc., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, is hiring a Junior Chemical Engineer. The role involves designing and executing laboratory-scale experiments in the extraction of rare earth elements and optimizing processes for efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Phoenix offers competitive compensation, full healthcare benefits, stock ownership, and a flexible work culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in chemical or metallurgical process development.
• Hands-on experience with chemical equipment.
• Familiarity with rare earth chemistry or hydrometallurgy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments.
• Optimize chloride leaching and filtration operations.
• Document all research procedures and findings.

Skills

Mass and energy balances

Process modeling

Communication skills

Data analysis (Excel, Python)

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

Laboratory chemical equipment

Job description

Phoenix Tailings Inc., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, is hiring a Junior Chemical Engineer. The role involves designing and executing laboratory-scale experiments in the extraction of rare earth elements and optimizing processes for efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Phoenix offers competitive compensation, full healthcare benefits, stock ownership, and a flexible work culture that values innovation and teamwork.